South Africa beat India by 76 runs in the 43rd Match, Super 8 Group 1 of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. South Africa posted 187/7 (20 overs), India collapsed to 111 all out (18.5 overs) chasing 188. This ended India’s 12-match unbeaten T20 World Cup streak and handed defending champions their first defeat.
South Africa vs India match scorecard from the marquee T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad. Fans searching for SA vs IND scorecard get instant access to full batting tables, bowling figures, fall of wickets, and match highlights. Key highlight: David Miller’s 63 off 35 balls and Marco Jansen’s 4/22 were the match-defining performances.
Match Result & Quick Summary
Bold opinion: South Africa’s 76-run victory was not luck. Their batting recovery (20/3 to 187/7) and bowling discipline exposed India’s structural weaknesses in pressure match.
Complete Scorecard – 43rd Match, Super 8 Group 1 (T20 World Cup 2026)
South Africa 1st Innings Batting (187/7 in 20 overs)
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Key Performance: David Miller’s 63 off 35 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes, 180 SR) anchored the chase. His 97-run partnership with Dewald Brevis (45 off 24) recovered South Africa from 20/3. Tristan Stubbs’ 44 off 24 (183.33 SR) added crucial late runs.
India Bowling vs South Africa 1st Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.75 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Hardik Pandya | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32.00 |
Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah took 2/15 from 4 overs (Economy 3.75), removing Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks. His opening spell (2/7 in 2 overs) put early pressure on South Africa.
India 1st Innings Batting (111/10 in 18.5 overs)
Key Performance: Shivam Dube was India’s top scorer with 42 off 37 balls (4 fours, 1 six, 113.51 SR). No other Indian batter crossed 20 runs. This was India’s worst T20 World Cup batting collapse.
South Africa Bowling vs India 1st Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 5.50 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3.5 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5.22 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 |
Best Bowler: Marco Jansen took 4/22 from 4 overs (Economy 5.50), removing Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, and Hardik Pandya. Lungi Ngidi took 3/20 from 3.5 overs (Economy 5.22), including Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Fall of Wickets – South Africa Innings
Reality: South Africa collapsed from 39/3 to 136/4 (97-run partnership between Miller and Brevis). This recovery sealed the match.
Fall of Wickets – India Innings
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Reality: India collapsed from 1/0 to 51/5 in 8.3 overs. Rohit Sharma (0), Ishan Kishan (1), Tilak Varma (5) top order failed completely. This was India’s worst T20 World Cup batting performance.
Session-by-Session Breakdown
Powerplay (1-6 ov): SA 41/3. IND 1/1. South Africa lost early wickets (20/3) but recovered. India’s top order collapsed (1/0, 5/2).
Middle overs (7-15 ov): SA 136/4 (97-run Miller-Brevis partnership). IND 79/6. Miller’s 63 off 35 anchored the chase. India’s middle order struggled (Dube 42 only).
Death overs (16-20 ov): SA 187/7. IND 111/10. Stubbs’ 44 off 24 added late runs. India’s batting meltdown (111 all out) sealed the 76-run defeat.
Turnaround Moment: 97- Run Partnership
What people think:South Africa were unlucky.Reality: Miller and Brevis’ 97-run partnership (51 balls) changed the match. They scored 50 runs off 5 overs from Varun Chakaravarthy and Washington Sundar (India’s spinners). This exposed India’s inability to contain aggressive batting under pressure.
South Africa’s Bowling Masterclass
| Bowler | Key Insight |
|---|---|
| Marco Jansen 4/22 | Removed top order (Rohit 0, Tilak 5, Washington 4, Hardik 10) |
| Lungi Ngidi 3/20 | Cleaned up middle order (Ishan 1, SKY 5, Kuldeep 0) |
| Corbin Bosch 2/12 | Broke partnership, removed Abhishek (26) and Hardik (10) |
Counterintuitive: India’s power hitters (Rohit, SKY, Hardik) failed completely. South Africa’s disciplined bowling exposed India’s structural weakness in T20 World Cup pressure matches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was the final score in South Africa vs India T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8?
Ans. South Africa 187/7 (20 overs) beat India 111/10 (18.5 overs) by 76 runs. David Miller 63 (35), Marco Jansen 4/22.
Q2. Who won the South Africa vs India T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match?
Ans. South Africa won by 76 runs and earned 2 points in Super 8 Group 1.
Q3. Where was South Africa vs India T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 played?
Ans. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 21, 2026.
Q4. Who was the top scorer for South Africa in the match?
Ans. David Miller scored 63 off 35 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 180.00.
Q5. Who took the most wickets for South Africa in the match?
Ans. Marco Jansen took 4 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs (economy 5.50).
Q6. Who was India’s top scorer in the match?
Ans. Shivam Dube scored 42 off 37 balls with 4 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 113.51.